Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) intends to issue a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee Contract for the continuation of F-35 In a Box (FIAB) development efforts. FIAB is a high-fidelity software simulation of the... The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) intends to issue a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee Contract for the continuation of F-35 In a Box (FIAB) development efforts. FIAB is a high-fidelity software simulation of the F-35 Ownship product. This software product is a simulation of the F-35 Air Vehicle that includes Mission Systems re-hosted Operational Flight Program (OFP), Vehicle Systems software, and models of the aircraft’s sensors. This service requires support for FIAB until approximately 30 April 2021. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The F-35 Joint Program Office intends to award this effort to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, TX. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any capability statements, proposals, or quotations received by the Government within thirty (30) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete these proposed contract actions based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F-35 aircraft and the related equipment. Lockheed Martin alone has the experience, special skills, proprietary technical documentation, software/algorithms, and technical expertise required to furnish the supplies and services within the required timeframe. Accordingly, Lockheed Martin is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. The data associated with the F-35 “Lightning II” Program is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.